Our Team

Dentist

Dr. Alyson graduated from UCLA with a BS in 1982 and from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry with a DDS in 1985. Dr. Alyson is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and Past President of the Harbor Dental Society. Dr. Alyson was inducted into the American College of Dentists at the American Dental Association Convention in October, 2011. This honor is recognition of her contributions, leadership and fine example of a professional person.
Dr. Alyson is a member of the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and past president of the Women’s Council. She is also very active in an organization called Professional Business Associates or “Tippers” serving as the 2013 President. Since 2003, one of her passions has been National Charity League (NCL), a mother/daughter philanthropic organization that supports approximately 20 local philanthropies. She served as the President of NCL in 2008 and is still involved in two of the sustainer groups. In 2017, she and her husband worked hard to personally raise $83,000 for the Memorial Heart and Vascular Institute by participating in "Dancing for our Stars".
When Dr. Alyson is not practicing dentistry she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She is married to John Zahn and has two children Kelli and Eddie. As a family they enjoy traveling, skiing/snowboarding and landsailing.

Dentist

Dr. Doug Emery Dentist (DDS) graduated from Carroll College with a BA in 1982 and from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry with a DDS in 1985. He is also a member of the ADA, CDA and Harbor Dental Society which he has served as editor of the Journal many times over the years and as the Treasurer of the Harbor Dental Society Foundation for over twenty years. In 2001 Dr. Doug completed advanced training in Anterior Aesthetic Dentistry at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. Check out Dr. Alyson’s beautiful smile that he created for her!
Dr. Doug is also active in the community and his primary passion is the Long Beach Rotary Club. He is a Paul Harris Fellow, the highest honor awarded by Rotary. He serves on the golf committee and participated in Camp Enterprise where Rotarians took local high school students on a retreat to help them learn business and leadership skills.
Dr. Doug also enjoys time with family and friends as well as playing golf at Seacliff Country Club where he has been a member for many years. He is married to Elizabeth Emery and has three children; Kelli, Eddie and Billy. The Emery family enjoys travel as well and has been to Jamaica, Mexico, Hawaii, Florida, Alaska, and Montana. You will also find Dr. Doug enjoys fishing and has been all over enjoying his passion.

Office Manager

Sue has been with our practice as our Office Manager since 1998. She and her husband enjoy traveling and spending time with family and friends. Her interests include walking, TaeBo and of course Paris! Sue will be happy to aid you with any questions regarding our office policies as well as questions regarding dental insurance. She enjoys working with our great staff and all of our wonderful patients. Not only is Sue very competent and hardworking, but she has other talents that add to our office. In particular we all appreciate her sense of humor and singing voice!

Front Office

Adrienne is a helpful addition to our team here at Emery & Emery. She enjoys working in the dental office and meeting new patients. Holidays are her favorite time of year, filled with life and laughter. During her time off from work, she enjoys spending time with her family and hiking. You may see Adrienne out and about on weekends in Seal Beach and Long Beach walking with her mom, Sue (our office manager).

Registered Dental Assistant

Michelle grew up in Long Beach and graduated from Poly High School. She attended LBCC and then received her dental assisting certification from the National Education Center with high honors. Michelle has over 22 years of experience as a registered dental assistant with a background in pedodontics, endodontics, orthodontics, and oral surgery. Her hobbies include dancing and singing. Michelle spends lots of time eating out at different types of restaurants or watching movies with her husband, family, and friends on the weekends. She enjoys living a well balanced life by exercising, doing yoga, getting a massage, and taking time to travel once a year with her husband to unwind from their busy schedules. Michelle joined us in July replacing Dr. Doug's assistant Martha who moved to Columbus, Ohio. Michelle is a very competent dental assistant, has a very positive attitude and is a pleasure to work with.

Registered Dental Assistant

Andrea is our newest addition to our practice. She was born and raised in Lakewood, California. She comes to our practice with eight years of experience in oral surgery and dental assisting. She is newly married and she and her husband enjoy hiking, camping and travelling together. Andrea is often spending her off time with family and friends embracing life and making new memories and adventures.

Registered Dental Hygienist

Melanie has been with us since 1988. She graduated from Southern Illinois University and moved to California that summer. She and her husband enjoy spending time with their 4 children and 2 grandchildren. She recently travelled to Paris, a lifelong dream, and is excited to travel to many more places. She also likes spending time with friends, hiking and lazy beach days.

Registered Dental Hygienist

Marie is a Long Beach native and has been with us since 1994. She is a graduate of the West Los Angeles College Dental Hygiene program as well as a holding a bachelor’s degree from CSULB, and a master’s degree from University of Phoenix in Adult Education. She divides her time between private practice and teaching dental hygiene at Cerritos College. Marie enjoys traveling and says her greatest accomplishment was finishing the Los Angeles marathon in March 2017.

Registered Dental Hygienist

Kaylin received her Dental Hygiene Degree in 1993 from Cerritos College, and she is happy to have been working with Dr. Doug, Dr. Alyson and the Emery team since 1998. Originally from Wilmington, Delaware, she is grateful to be living in Southern California, especially right here in Long Beach, where she loves the diversity of people, the beach, fun activities the city has to offer, great food in downtown LB, and the wonderful friendships she’s developed in the area. Kaylin loves traveling domestically as well as internationally with her husband, and they often go hiking in the local mountains on weekends. Other activities she enjoys include going to the movies, music events and museums, as well as cooking, trying new recipes, and, of course, eating which then leads to more hiking.

Registered Dental Hygienist

Born and raised in Southern California, Elizabeth graduated from the West Los Angeles hygiene program. In her free time, she enjoys bike riding, hiking, cooking, watching movies, and spending time with her fiancé, family, and friends. She enjoys getting to know her patients and giving them a brighter smile. Elizabeth has been a valuable member of our team for 4 years, and is also very good at helping us with our technology.

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Our Patients

Changing Lives One Smile At A Time!

First of all, I love my dentist! I couldn't be happier with Dr. Alyson and Marie, who is a great conversationalist as well as totally professional. I thank Dr. Kushner for recommending Dr. Alyson. I miss her as well. So, yes, I'm a happy camper at Emery & Emery DDS and wish I still had insurance so I could visit you every 3 months like I used to when I was teaching. Another reason I enjoy having work done with you is because I enjoy watching those cooking programs. Today, they talked about grits and a shrimp combo. Since I love both foods, I shall try it at home. It is so relaxing going to your office and is a stress-reducer, not the opposite. 🙂 Thank you!

Gerald Lunderville

Dr Alyson Emery always greets me with a smile and assuages my fears about dental procedures. She explains things carefully and sensitively. The entire team at Emery and Emery is excellent. They are the best!

Jill

This office and staff are wonderful. Dr Doug was so kind and patient with my Mom.

Ronni

Dr. Emery was referred to me by a friend and also by yelp. I was impressed with the first visit. I am glad I found a great dentist close by. I highly recommend!

Luciana

Sue at the front desk is also very responsive in addressing my inquiries pertaining to my dental insurance & out of pocket expenses.

Josie

I drive 25 miles to see Dr. Alyson, Kaylin, Sue and the entire team and have been a patient for nearly 11 years.

Alison

I no longer dread coming to the dentist. Thank you for taking such good care of one of your more difficult patients.

Bret

I love the use of technology with the exam. Digital x-rays and the computer system in the room is terrific.

Rene

I have been visiting your practice since you began, even when I lived 400 miles away in San Francisco. The service has always been outstanding and I can’t imagine going anywhere else. Thanks to the entire staff for their professionalism and friendly personalities.

I had a terrible fear of dentists in general, and as a result, was left with a mouth full of terrible teeth. I am leaving with a smile beyond my wildest dreams and undying gratitude to Dr. Alyson and Dr. Doug for helping me to change my life, starting with my smile.

Kelsey

Make your dream smile a reality!

Doctors Alyson and Doug Emery have been practicing dentistry in Long Beach since 1985. Together they have successfully treated thousands of patients. We offer a wide range of solutions to any dental need for you and your family. They are both widely considered as two of the best dentists in Long Beach.